Wherever possible, students should remain after the classes and participate in
the practica. It offers an environment focused on learning
but with no
formal teaching, although the teachers may offer assistance if required. It is easier to explore new ideas and repeat a
difficult move
many times, building up speed, smoothness and confidence, trying
different ways to make it work and keep the connection. It is only
through many repetitions that the subleties of balance, connection and
movement can be ingrained, making a practica a valuable tool to anyone
who really wants to progress their tango. The practica is generally regarded as an
assisted session, when more experienced dancers may help out
beginners or improvers if asked to do so. In a practica, everyone has something to
contribute and to learn.

There
is none of the formality of a milonga or formal dance, but if there are more women than
men then it may be sensible for leaders to limit their partner
to two dances. That way all the women have the opportunity to dance and
this makes for a more enjoyable atmosphere. If women want to ask the men for a dance, then we encourage this as well.

The
music played is excellent and is the more
traditional Argentinian orchestras playing tango vals, pure tango and milonga.

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Classes
are also available in Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham,
Leeds/Bradford, Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington.

Contact www.northerntangoacademy.com for further details on these classes

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